Tecumseh AH5540E User Manual

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7. If a suction line accumulator is present, charge into the accumulator to prevent liquid
refrigerant from reaching the compressor. If this is not possible, then break the vacuum
by allowing refrigerant vapor to enter the low side at the suction service valve. When
the system pressure reaches 60 psig for R-22 (70 psig for R-502 & R-404A, 35 psig for
R-12 & R-134a), start the compressor and continue charging at rate not more than 5
pounds per minutes for the larger systems and somewhat less for smaller systems.
Follow the safety precautions outlined in “System Charging” on page 5.
8. Check fans and blowers for correct direction of rotation, belt tension, and proper air
flow (CFM).
9. With the protective terminal cover securely fastened, run the compressor and allow
the system pressures and temperatures to stabilize. Systems vary in their operating
characteristics, but generally these approximations will apply:
Table 5-6: Pressure and Temperature Stabilization
Pressure Temperature
Saturated head pressure Ambient temperature °F + 20°F for air cooled
condenser
Water cooled Discharge water °F + 10°F
Saturated evaporator pressure
Air conditioning Discharge air °F -20°F
Medium temperature Product temperature -10°F to -12°F
Low temperature Product temperature -6°F to -8°F
10. Before leaving the job, run the system for a while. Listen for abnormal noises. Feel
the bottom crankcase housing and determine that it is warm. Is the compressor upper
housing sweating indicating that liquid refrigerant is reaching the compressor? Is the
return gas temperature at the compressor within proper limits for the application (i.e.
not too low to cause flooding or not too high to produce high discharge and motor
temperatures)? Recheck pressures, amps, fan motors, belts, CFM, etc.
System Cleanup and Compressor Replacement After Com-
pressor Failure
Once you determine that a compressor needs to be replaced, you must determine whether the
system has been contaminated. Compressor motor failure can lead to such contamination. (While
compressor motor failure is sometimes referred to as motor “burnout,” it does not mean that a fire
actually occurs inside a hermetic compressor.) Even small amounts of contamination must be
removed from the system to avoid damaging the replacement compressor. Therefore, it is impor-
tant to thoroughly clean a refrigeration/air conditioning system if system contamination is present.
Ifacompressormotorfailurehasoccurred,refrigerantormixturesofrefrigerantandoilin
thesystemcanbeacidicandcancausechemicalburns.Asalways,toavoidinjury,wear
appropriateprotectiveeyewear,glovesandclothingwhenservicinganairconditioningor
refrigerationsystem.Ifrefrigerantormixturesofrefrigerantandoilcomeincontactwithskin
oreyes,flushtheexposedareawithwaterandgetmedicalattentionimmediately.
The following outlines a process for compressor replacement and system clean-up for a system
equipped with a Tecumseh compressor. You should refer to the original equipment manufac-
turer’s (OEM) service information.
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Tecumseh AH5540E Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	AH5540E
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English